Salik Cost Calculator – Dubai Toll Charges 2026

Since Salik switched to variable pricing, your commute timing decides your toll bill: AED 6 per gate in peak hours, AED 4 off-peak, free between 1am and 6am, capped at AED 24 a day. Calculate what your routine actually costs per month and year.

Salik Cost Calculator Last verified: 6 Jul 2026
Sources: Salik variable toll pricing (since 31 Jan 2025) ยท salik.ae
Frequently asked questions
What are the Salik rates in 2026?
AED 6 per crossing in peak hours (6am-10am and 4pm-8pm weekdays), AED 4 in off-peak hours (10am-4pm and 8pm-1am), and free between 1am and 6am. On Sundays every crossing is AED 4 except the free late-night window. Charges cap at AED 24 per vehicle per day.
How many Salik gates are there?
Dubai operates toll gates at key crossings including Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Safa, Al Barsha, Al Mamzar and Airport Tunnel locations. Each pass under a gate is one charge - there is no free return trip.
How can I cut my Salik bill?
Time your crossings outside the 6-10am and 4-8pm peaks to pay AED 4 instead of 6, route via Floating Bridge or Business Bay Crossing where practical, or shift errand driving to the free 1-6am window and Sundays.

The variable pricing windows

Peak (AED 6): 6am-10am and 4pm-8pm, Monday to Saturday. Off-peak (AED 4): 10am-4pm and 8pm-1am. Free: 1am-6am every day. Sundays run at a flat AED 4 outside the free window, except during major events. Every pass under a gate charges – there’s no free return trip, so a standard commute through one gate costs two charges a day.

Trimming the bill

Shifting a crossing from 7:45am to 10:05am saves AED 2 per pass – AED 88 a month for a double-crossing commuter. Route alternatives like the Floating Bridge and Business Bay Crossing skip gates entirely on some journeys. Add your fuel cost and parking to see your full driving budget, or compare with the metro.

Rates verified 6 July 2026 against salik.ae.